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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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